US EditionMichigan Drops High-Scoring Citrus Bowl to Texas: Live Updates Recap
Arch Manning accounted for about 80% of Texas' offense, including four total touchdowns, leading to the Longhorns' 10th win of the season, Michigan's late turnovers sealed their fate.
- In Orlando on Wednesday, Dec. 31, the Texas Longhorns defeated Michigan Wolverines 41-27 in the Citrus Bowl, securing their 10th win of the season.
- Late turnovers by Michigan opened the door as Ty'Anthony Smith intercepted Bryce Underwood twice before Arch Manning scored a 60-yard rushing touchdown that sealed Texas' comeback.
- Manning's stat line highlighted his dual-threat impact as he finished 21-of-34 passing for 221 yards and ran nine times for 155 yards with four total touchdowns, while Christian Clark, Texas running back, rushed 20 times for 105 yards and a touchdown.
- Interim coach Biff Poggi recorded his first loss as Michigan's program remained clouded by the Dec. 10 firing of former head coach Sherrone Moore, while Kyle Whittingham will take over after the bowl.
- Arch Manning's announced return shapes 2026 expectations as the Citrus Bowl was a rare top-25 matchup with few opt-outs, though more than a dozen Texas players entered the portal.
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Arch Manning brought back shades of Vince Young with his performance against the Wolverines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, tallying 376 yards of offense and accounting for four touchdowns in a 41-27 win Wednesday in Orlando, Florida. Manning threw for two touchdowns and rushed for two, including a 60-yard dash on an option keeper in the fourth quarter to help put the game away.
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